Thursday, June 17, 2010

Who me? Liking old tools and oil cans....no way!!

Hi Bloggerettes! I've been liking some different kinds of things these days, maybe it's your influence that inspires me to reach out for the new and different. Like old tools and oil cans??? Nope, I can't believe it either, but it's true. So, here's my latest crush.....

I'm even liking sink valves, what's up with that!

Of course, I have to paint them white.

How bout you? Are you started to like things that

are unusual or different.....something that you would have never liked in the past???

27 comments:

Good morning Sissie, I'm loving all your new collectibles !! It's kinda a disease .. huh ?! We go from one LoVe to the next !! Never a dull moment, that is what I always say !! always on the hunt for something NeW and FuN !! I too collect old oil cans, BuT, mine are all painted up pretty in PiNk and RoSes, with Rebeccas magical touch .. Anything vintage and gently loved touches this girlies heart .. I LoVe when you share my friend .. Always something NeW and FuN !!

I know I'll never tire of any beachy, but since I moved to Georgia, I have been adding a few country touches. My mother's wash pitcher and basin, along with a set of salt & pepper shakers of a chicken and a rooster. BUT, you'd be proud, they are all white. I've always loved her pitcher and basin, but the S&P shakers were painted. The paint was chipping off and looked terrible, but I noticed underneath it was white. I removed the paint, only to discover they are a beautiful white porcelain. I love them!

Goodmorning Sissy. I have a problem with everything it appears. I do see myself having a thing for painting all white, never b-4 did I do that. I like how the paint reacts to old dry furniture. And Rust, well let me say it is a must! Have a great day. xo Mary

OK I've never heard the phrase "I'm off like a prom dress" but that is hilarious! I find so much inspiration here in blogland and I love it when someone brings to my attention something I would never have thought of to decorate with. I've used oil cans for years as make-do bottoms and have a couple of sink valves just waiting for the right project. The industrial stuff has always had a 'soft' spot in my heart! I'm running low though so I hope to find some at sales soon. Have a great day, Theresa

I'm loving your "new" obsession! They look "gardeny" to me, so anything gardeny has my vote. Now, painting it white just takes it to another Sissie-shabby level. It IS amazing the influence and inspiration out here, I find so many new things I want to try, a never ending list of great ideas! Have a great day, dearheart,Debra

Sissie girl,Oh my gosh, I just spewed coke thru my nose!! Off like a prom dress, oh my nose hurts, that carbonation. Funny, I'll be borrowing that one. Sissie, I'm proud of you for using the cruddy junk. Maybe the next estate sale you roll up to you'll head to the garage first?? I promise you, that's where the good stuff is! Lisa

Hi Sweet Sissie, I can't say that there is anything in the home department that I have newly started to like.. but on the fashion front... you know the gladiator sandles that have been out for a while? I hated them at first, but now I love them and soooooooo want a pair. Will have soon!Hope you are having a fab week my friend. Blessings always!Gwen

Hi Sissie! Well, at least you are ready for the squeaky wheel to get the grease! I am digging the sink valves, too! I don't have any yet, but I saw the cutest ceramic ones used as shower curtain hooks at HomeGoods. Should have gotten them!

Yep, I've been collecting old door handles, old nails, pieces of barbwire and old farm tools for the last couple years. Some are on display on the barn and house, some still in drawers wondering where they will end up.

So I don't get into trouble with MR. AGPMan I take a little bit out of it each week and haul it to GoodWill. That way I don't have to hear about 'how much I paid for it' and it frees up room for more new stuff! :)

Hi Sissie, I love your new found loves, so fun! I never know what fun surprises I will find when I stop in and visit you! Always fun and I always love everything you do! I would never have thought of collecting tools or oil cans...Have a great night!Hugz,Kim

Hi Sissie.....as usual what you photograph is stunning. You know......I have never collected anything.....but I did pick up some old shoe forms in Texas. I have 2 of them and they say three is a collection.....so I'm on the lookout!! (O:(O:

Sissy, Thanks so much for your comments on my studio! I've been drawn to old tools lately too, and today bought an old wheeled tea cart! Shades of Grandma, though I think a nice distressed robin's egg or cream would suit it better...Love,Sherry

Oh I know what you mean. I gather up stuff now I would have never even noticed before. Now her i go to sales, instead of glassware, i look for boxes of rusty tools, rusty tinware, old tool boxes..... if it has rust, it is good for me.Now, tying to incorporate that into my, once foo foo gift shop, another story. But I'm trying. =)

Sissie

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